Best Colourful Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN STIR FRY



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This bright and colourful stir fry is made with a classic Sweet & Sour Sauce which is truly like what you get at good Chinese restaurants. This is not made by deep frying the chicken - it's tasty enough as it is without adding more calories!! Also see Baked version of the fried Sweet & Sour Chicken - recipe here. I know 1/2 cup of sugar sounds like a lot, but it works out at 1 1/2 tbsp per serving, which isn't too bad!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Dinner     Stir Fry

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup white sugar ((Note 1))
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp pineapple juice ((from the canned pineapple pieces))
3 tbsp ketchup ((Australia: tomato sauce))
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ((Note 2))
1 tsp soy sauce (, light or all purpose (Note 2))
1 tsp Oyster Sauce ((Note 2))
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp cornflour / corn starch + 2 tbsp water (, mixed together)
1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil ((or vegetable))
1 garlic clove (, minced or finely chopped)
1 onion (, halved and sliced (brown, yellow or white) (see photo in post))
400 g / 13 oz chicken thigh fillets (, cut into bite size pieces (Note 3))
1 red capsicum / bell pepper (, cut into bite size pieces)
1 green or yellow capsicum / bell pepper (, cut into bite size pieces)
1 can ((8oz/250g) canned pineapple pieces in natural juice. Separate pineapple from juice.)
Sliced shallots / scallions (, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix together Sauce ingredients. Mix together Thickener in a separate small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and stir fry until it it is white all over but still pink inside.
  • Add capsicum and stir fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add Sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar has dissolved and the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Add Thickener. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Then cook until it thickens to a syrup consistency - about 3 minutes.
  • Stir through pineapple pieces (just to warm) and remove from stove.
  • Serve immediately with rice - or for a low carb, low cal option, try Cauliflower Rice! Garnish with shallots if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 290 g, Calories 398 kcal, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 455 mg, Fiber 2.1 g, Sugar 38 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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In my home, one of our go-to dishes for Chinese takeout is chicken and broccoli. It's so flavorful and never dry! The secret to the super tender meat is velveting, the technique of cooking marinated proteins briefly in hot oil. I wanted to replicate the same flavors and textures at home in a budget-friendly way. With just a few fresh vegetables, lots of pantry condiments and only one chicken breast, this recipe will serve four. If you have any leftovers or are meal planning, the velveting technique ensures that the chicken will remain succulent even when reheated.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 12 ounces
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 cloves garlic, chopped
8 ounces broccoli florets
4 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into 3-inch-long matchsticks
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, optional
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast in the freezer until firm enough to thinly slice, about 20 minutes. Using a sharp or serrated knife, thinly slice the chicken 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a medium bowl and drizzle in 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the cornstarch and mix well. Set aside in a cool place for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the chicken slices in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, until they just turn opaque, about 45 seconds. Flip and cook, undisturbed, until almost entirely opaque, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a bowl.
  • Add the ginger and garlic to the wok. Cook, stirring often, until the garlic is slightly golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and toss to coat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and carrot; toss to combine. Add the Shaoxing wine and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the chicken stock, white pepper if using, chicken and the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  • Mix the cornstarch mixture in the bowl until well combined then add to the wok. Stir until everything is nicely coated, reduce the heat to medium low and cover with a lid. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with the sesame oil. Toss until everything is well combined and transfer to a serving platter. Enjoy warm with steamed rice on the side.

COLOURFUL CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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Make and share this Colourful Chicken Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tiggers

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 chicken breasts, cut into strips (or beef)
1 red pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 bunch broccoli
1 sweet onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1 cup long grain brown rice

Steps:

  • In a frying pan, add the vegetable oil and put the heat on low.
  • Slice chicken breasts into strips.
  • Add to pan.
  • Chop up all of your peppers, broccoli and onion and add to pan.
  • Take all of your spices and add to the mix.
  • Boil rice.
  • Simmer the vegetables and chicken on low heat for 45 minutes or until rice is cooked, stirring occasionally, making sure it's not burning.
  • Pour the vegetables and chicken over rice and enjoy!

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